User Reviews for Norvasc (amlodipine)

Norvasc is garbage. You will sense your heart beat. And guys, it causes extreme relaxation (dilation) of blood vessels. Guess what that means when you try to keep it ready for performance. Forget about it. The blood won't keep it up.

Since using this drug I am dizzy all the time, have severe flushing, feet swelling, hair loss, I can feel my heart beating, and I have ringing in my ears. This drug is a joke.

okay

My brother experiences wobbliness and other symptoms a few hours after taking Norvasc...sometimes tension, sometimes dizziness, etc. He never feels completely relaxed. Also, in the morning before taking it (2 hours or so before taking it) he gets a strange feeling of "withdrawal" which goes away after taking the pill.

Has not lowered blood pressure as much as I felt it should have. Very tired and short of breath with exertion. Headaches and when laying down or lowering head to bend can hear pulse beating in ear.

Been on 5mg. of Norvasc for 6 weeks (2.5 before that). BP not really affected that much, still varies from 122 - 155 daily. Ankles have become swollen, nurse says approaching +1 w/ pitting. Awaiting call from cardiologist's office, as I want to be weaned from this med. and put on something else. Swollen ankles very uncomfortable. And, have experienced hair loss and more frequent urination. Not a good med. for me.

I hate this medication, but can't get my doctor to change it. It hasn't lowered my blood pressure, it gives me wicked headaches, and I'm on the verge of falling asleep half the time.

Was on 10MG for 6 mths. Started having severe reactions, nightmares, shortness of breath, quickening heartbeat, extreme fatigue, extra heartbeat, sleeplessness. Talked to dr., kept notebook of BP & side effects, Was told to stay on meds. Developed heart attack type symptoms, went to emergency room, had stress test, blood work, etc. Cardiologist registered my severe reaction to Norvasc & took me off immediately. My suggestion...keep a notebook, do your own research, be persistent with your dr. & follow your instinct. Read More Read Less

I have been taking this drug for well over 5 years, to control severe migraines. My neurologist suggested this med as a daily control. It has helped me alot.

makes me dizzy

head surface pain around my temples, plus when I lay down I feel my heart beating.

hand cramps, rash,

Swollen ankles

has kept my blood pressure within safe boudaries

Continuing shortness of breath. Hives have gotten worse. Dizzyness moderate. very very tired all the time.

After 3 months of treatment, still no control or lowering of bp. Broke my ankle 6 mos ago and this drug has made it swell horribly and caused a lot of pain.